MURTAGH is a triumph, where a beloved but misunderstood character gets his very own adventure, one that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Christopher and I have been working together for more than twenty years, and he continues to surprise and impress me as a writer. Michelle Frey, Paolini's longtime editor at Knopf, said: 'Returning to the World of Eragon has been a joyful experience. But when Murtagh discovers something wicked lurking in the shadows of Alagaësia, so begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where he and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society.

An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. MURTAGH transports readers into an electrifying adventure, with danger and intrigue around every corner. MURTAGH is a perfect entry point for readers looking to discover the next fantasy sensation or for anyone longing to return to Alagaësia and the World of Eragon. Murtagh is one of Paolini's most popular characters, and this latest novel gives him a story of his own. Now, in the 20th anniversary year of Eragon, Paolini is back with MURTAGH, a full-length stand-alone novel that picks up one year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle and builds on the story of the original series.

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